Method for monitoring fouling in commercial waters

Details Method for monitoring fouling in commercial waters Method for monitoring fouling in commercial waters

1992-12-22

1994-01-25

Housel, James C.

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Oxygen demand

422 62, 422 681, 422 79, 436 52, 435291, G01N 3318

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052815374

ABSTRACT:
A fouling monitor and method for sensing fouling in commercial waters and for differentiating between microbiological fouling and chemical fouling, which includes a dissolved oxygen probe disposed in a slip stream of water and means for providing an abundance of oxygen and nutrient to the microbial activity whereby a decrease in dissolved oxygen level is sensed due to the increased respiration of the microbes when microbiological fouling occurs. A polyester screen is mounted over the sensing end of the dissolved oxygen probe to promote microbiological fouling by providing a means for engaging the microbes and to enhance differentiation between the biological component and the non-viable/chemical component.

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